U.S. Special Operations Forces are positioned to do more than just the high-risk, high-profile counterterrorism missions of the post-9/11 era. With a focus on their Cold War-era roots, America’s elite units also could be the key to preventing a war between the U.S. and its chief adversaries, China and Russia…… Continue Reading
A New Era of Elegance
Mervis Diamond Importers, a beloved name in Washington DC’s luxury jewelry scene, is proud to unveil the complete transformation of its flagship Tysons showroom — reimagined with a fresh, modern design to captivate today’s diamond lovers. The newly renovated space is a harmonious blend of contemporary sophistication and timeless elegance…… Continue Reading
Rubio Says Iran Must Abandon Uranium Enrichment Program
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must “walk away” from all nuclear enrichment and ballistic missile programs, taking a public hard line as negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Mr. Rubio said there can be no long-lasting deal between the U.S and Iran if Tehran is unwilling to give up several initiatives…… Continue Reading
U.S. Added 177K Jobs in April
The U.S. added 177,000 in April and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%, the government said in a stronger-than-expected report. The employment increase was slightly below the revised total of 185,000 in March but beat forecasts that were closer to 130,000. Economists had braced for a low number on Friday…… Continue Reading
Harris Steps Back Into Ring to Throw Punches at Trump
In her first major address since leaving the White House in defeat, former Vice President Kamala Harris broke her silence with a broadside against President Trump, who she accused of ruining the economy with his trade policies and bringing the nation to the brink of a constitutional crisis with his executive actions…… Continue Reading
OP-ED: Fairfax County’s Dropout Problem Among English Learners
Many high schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, have surprisingly high dropout rates. The large majority of students dropping out are those labeled “multilingual learners,” formerly referred to as English language learners. The number of multilingual learners and associated costs have grown precipitously in Fairfax County…… Continue Reading
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U.S. Economy Contracted in First Quarter, Fueling Recession Concerns
The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of the year, a sign that President Trump’s aggressive trade tactics are starting to impact businesses. The Commerce Department report on gross domestic product found a 0.3% contraction, compared to 2.4% growth in the previous quarter…… Continue Reading
Trump Admin Probes Harvard Law Review for Racial Discrimination
The federal government launched a probe Monday into allegations of race-based discrimination at Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review, the latest salvo in the battle over wokeness between the Republican administration and the famously left-wing campus…… Continue Reading
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